Linode Reviews

Linode was launched in 2003, and grew to be one of the leaders in virtualization hosting, offering the fastest hardware and network in the industry today.

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, the company makes sure that you’ll get powerful SSD Linux servers for all infrastructure needs. Some of Linode’s features include the industry-leading native SSDs, a 40Gbit network, and Intel E5 processors. The Linode Manager also has a straightforward and easy-to-use interface that allows users to get things done in just a few clicks.

The company’s customer support team is also around 24/7, answering questions in minutes. They also have comprehensive guides where users can learn how to set up and manage virtual and dedicated servers.

Latest Linode Reviews

James Gordon
https://www.genosinternational.com
August 19, 2016

I switched from SliceHost to Linode in 2009 and I have never looked back. Honestly, it’s hard to pick a better VPS provider at the moment, especially since Linode doubled the memory on all plans – that’s why I ranked Linode 10/10 on value.

I’ve had support experiences with Linode, Digital Ocean and Vultr and although the latter have been satisfactory, I always get the fastest responses out of Linode and the most rapid solutions.

Apparently Linode got DDOS’d last year but their network stood up quite well. Uptime with Linode has been amazing. Also, their DNS servers are also very reliable and the level of control is perfect.

10/10 would definitely recommend. 🙂

Overall: Rated 5 stars

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Rasmus Abrahamsen
http://www.hiveworkshop.com
April 2, 2016

I have been using Linode on and off for quite a while. I never had any problem with them. You start a server and it runs. You can connect to it in many ways and put many different types of Linux on it.
What I like best about Linode is the speed. I have read many reviews about performance and they are supposedly one of the fastest. They are fast. Extremely fast. Fast and reliable.

I have nothing bad to say about their servers. They’re great. I do however miss some kind of flexibility. I run on a 16 GB instance simply because I need the 400 GB of storage. This is unnecessarily overkill and a little expensive. I do have plans to integrate with Amazon S3. I just thought it would seem simple for them to add some kind of block storage that you can mount as a disk.

Overall: Rated 5 stars

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Graham King
http://darkcoding.net
November 19, 2015

I have been hosting with Linode for over 10 years (yikes!), since 2005. There’s a lot of choice in VPS hosting, but I’m still with Linode because I think they do it better. I’ve hosted personal sites, startups I’ve been involved in, and client projects on there.

The support is amazing, for examples after a recent outage they got my machine back online _3 minutes_ after I filed a ticket.

The machines are fast and stable, I can’t recall the last outage, and I’ve survived reddit front page traffic on a $20 instance.

The only downside is the cheapest plan is $10 / month, so for a very small project you could save money with other providers. But it won’t be as good.

Overall: Rated 5 stars

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Jason Soto
http://www.jsitech.com
September 3, 2015

I switched to Linode a couple of months ago, and everything has been great… Had one issue, caused by me, but anything to do with Linode and they helped me solved the issue super fast and hassle free, The support staff is awesome. My websites have better performance and their technology is super fast. The administration platform is also super easy to use. I’ve used several hosting providers and I highly recommend Linode to everyone based on my experience.

Overall: Rated 5 stars

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About Linode

Linode is a web host designed for cloud hosting on high performance SSD Linux servers, boasting of “Zeus-like power” for their cloud hosting with native SSDs, a 40 Gbps network and fast processing.

Their plans start with 1GB RAM, 1 CPU Core and 24 GB SSD Storage options, and go up to 2GB, 4GB and 8GB plans, with billing given in cents per hour and monthly dollar amounts.

With the hourly billing, you’re billed monthly up to the cap amount, and may get a bill mid-month if you hit the cap early. With such plans, be aware that if your Linode is powered off you still are billed, since the company’s maintaining your saved data and reserving your ability to use other resources such as RAM even if your Linode is powered off. Extra GB usage is billed accordingly. Plans can be resized up or down as need be.

FAQ's

So many options, how do I know which data center to choose?

Try downloading their speed test to find the location that provides the best performance for your target audience. European users may find that the London or Newark data centers offer the best performance, Asian and Australian users may want the Singapore or Fremont data centers. You can also generate MTR reports for each of the data centers to determine latency.

Can I transfer my Linode to another data center?

Sure, just open a ticket via the “Support” tab in the Linode Manager to request a DC migration. Your disks and configuration profiles will move with your Linode, although your IP addresses will need to change.

Can I add more IP addresses?

Yes, using the “Remote Access” tab in the Linode Manager, and you need to configure static networking and reboot your Linode before it can be used. They do require technical justification for the issuance of new public IP addresses, so you’ll probably have to open a support ticket explaining the reason for the new IP. You can also add private IP addresses accessible from other Linodes in the same datacenter.

How about customer service?

It’s email, phone 24/7, or chat “with the Linode community on the Linode IRC channel. Join #linode on irc.oftc.net or use the web-based IRC tools.” Or you can open a support ticket anytime.

What control panel is offered?

Linode provides a minimal base system install of the Linux distribution of your choice. Although there isn’t a control panel installed by default, you’re welcome to obtain and install one if you like. You may wish to try an open source control panel. Linode does not sell control panel licenses. If you decide you’d like to use a commercial product, you’ll need to obtain a license for it separately.

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What’s the backup policy?

Linode offers a backup system company officials describe as “fast, flexible, and cost-effective.” Of course you can never have too many backups, so Linode offers guides that explain various ways of creating backups of your Linode’s filesystems.

What’s the process for scaling?

It’s pretty easy to scale your Linode to handle increases in traffic with just a few clicks, really. Resizing is as simple as logging in, clicking, and letting the system do the rest of the work.

What’s the payment plan?

With the hourly billing, you’re billed monthly up to the cap amount, and may get a bill mid-month if you hit the cap early. With such plans, be aware that if your Linode is powered off you still are billed, since the company’s maintaining your saved data and reserving your ability to use other resources such as RAM even if your Linode is powered off. Extra GB usage is billed accordingly.

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